robotoid
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That is messed up!
Disappointed with the 340 scandium
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That is messed up!
FHBrumb
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I'm very happy to own an all stainless Smith and Wesson Revolver.
I'd never have guessed that less than a box of ammo ended with that much damage.
I'd never have guessed that less than a box of ammo ended with that much damage.
Gearhead Jim
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Well shucks, you're no fun to be around!
Unfortunately, you sir are correct! I do however, still have all of my fingers, and the Ferrari runs great!
Sgt 127
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Interestingly, I DO run diesel in my VW Jetta TDI and it seems to work fine....I'm with you on the lawnmower though....
Dale53
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flop-shank;
No, I don't find you disagreeable, at all. I guess I am just a wimp. .38 Plus P's in an alloy frame snubbie are enough recoil for me. I'm one of those people who like to actually shoot my carry gun (so that, God forbid, if I ever have to use it for defense I can be effective with it) and frankly, I can't tolerate the likes of a .357 Magnum in an Air Lite revolver. So, I guess that will explain my lack of enthusiasm for the Air Lites.
I DO believe that it is nice to have a choice and S&W has certainly provided those.
Frankly, I have compassion for the OP with his cylinder erosion problems. I try to "do what's right", like follow warnings, etc, but must admit that on occasion, I have erred. That seems to be a seriously tough penalty to pay. But-t-t, such is life!
Dale53
No, I don't find you disagreeable, at all. I guess I am just a wimp. .38 Plus P's in an alloy frame snubbie are enough recoil for me. I'm one of those people who like to actually shoot my carry gun (so that, God forbid, if I ever have to use it for defense I can be effective with it) and frankly, I can't tolerate the likes of a .357 Magnum in an Air Lite revolver. So, I guess that will explain my lack of enthusiasm for the Air Lites.
I DO believe that it is nice to have a choice and S&W has certainly provided those.
Frankly, I have compassion for the OP with his cylinder erosion problems. I try to "do what's right", like follow warnings, etc, but must admit that on occasion, I have erred. That seems to be a seriously tough penalty to pay. But-t-t, such is life!
Dale53
I own the M&P version of this scandium J-frame .357, and I've had none of these problems:
This model has a stainless steel cylinder, coated with what appears to be melonite. The worse that has happened is a little bit of what I would call "scorching" on the front face of the cylinder, which is apparent in this picture. I have fired 110 grain .357 Winchester White Box in this gun, as well as my 125 grain .357 Critical Defense carry load, and even a 158 grain jacketed soft point white tail hunting load.....which beat the hell out of my hand, but didn't seem to hurt the gun one bit.
I initially bought the M&P340 when I was shopping for a PD model, but the store I bought from didn't have the PD. I "settled" for the M&P. The reason I initially thought I had "settled," was because I really had my heart set on the additional 2 oz less of weight that the PD offers compared to the M&P. But in hindsight, 2 oz doesn't matter a hill of beans when you're comparing an 11 oz gun to a 13 oz gun—both are insanely light—and I'm actually happier for having the more robust cylinder of the two pistols.
I also prefer the huge Trijicon "express" front sight on the gun. This is not my primary carry weapon, and all of my carry guns have Trijicon sights on them, but with the exception of the orange Trijicon HD sights on one of my semiautos, this system on the M&P340 works better than the rest of of them.
The M&P340 is the best snubby I've ever owned, and that includes an 642 I used to own, and a 2" 640, plus the 642CT that my wife still owns (and never carries because she can't handle the trigger pull....something about carpel tunnel...).
Robinett_11B
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To echo the couple other posters above in regards to the stainless cylindered M&P340...if I were to get a 340, it'd be the M&P over the Sc/PD. The titanium just has too many extra care/ammo considerations for me to want to deal with. I don't buy revolvers to be complicated and the extra 2oz shouldn't make much of a difference when I used to carry a 15oz Airweight in the pocket with no issues.
I'll also echo that the OP obviously messed up and shouldn't be disappointed with his 340 when it was 100% his/their fault for not following S&W's warnings for that particular gun.
I'll also echo that the OP obviously messed up and shouldn't be disappointed with his 340 when it was 100% his/their fault for not following S&W's warnings for that particular gun.
Fuego
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I carry my 340PD at least 10,000 times more than I shoot it. This little guy, loaded wiith 135 Gr. JHP will stop a cannibal. I am confident of that.
I carry constantly. I shoot monthly. An Airlight is an easy gun to carry, and unpleasant to shoot. But it is there when and if you need it.
I carry constantly. I shoot monthly. An Airlight is an easy gun to carry, and unpleasant to shoot. But it is there when and if you need it.
riverrat38
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S&W should put that photo of the Titanium cylinder in the manual. It would be a real "grabber"!
Best,
Rick
Best,
Rick
Yah, but the sales guys would have a fit.
The only problem I have is that the revolvers hold up better than the shooter. But nice to carry they are.
DAinTX
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OK, so....disregard a clear warning from the manufacturer, which unsurprisingly leads to a problem, and then complain that you are 'disappointed' in the product??? Good thinking .
I just think it's kinda sad to see a nice little lightweight carry snubby getting willfully damaged like that. If your buddy wants to get rid of another snubby, I'll take it.
beemerphile
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Fixed it for you.
photoman
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